Snaky-URACCAN Farm Soils of Nicaraguan North Caribbean Coast

Abstract

The soil in the academic farm Snaky-URACCAN was studied, in the community of MossPam, Waspam municipality, in order to assess the physical and chemical properties of the soil in the different uses of the farm. The methodology used was through the collection of samples by the zigzag system. It was collected in each one of the vertices, making sub samples at a distance of 10 meters with a depth of 20 cm superficial and 40 sub-superficial. In the forest area, 45 sub-samples were collected, in the agricultural and livestock area, 60 sub-samples were collected for the two uses. Subsequently, 7 combined samples were made in each use for analysis in the LAQUISA S.A. Laboratory located in the department of León. The results show that the soils of the Snaky-URACCAN Farm have presented physical characteristics appropriate for the development of any crop. Its apparent density is low, with a predominance of sandy loam texture, the predominant soil colors are: reddish brown to brown. However, its chemical properties present significant deficiencies. Macronutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus showed very low levels, but potassium did show high levels. In the case of micronutrients, calcium presented regular levels, while iron, magnesium and manganese showed high levels that coincide with the high acidity of the soil.